Leucophanite and Sodalite Physical Properties

Leucophanite

Sodalite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

Not Available2.15-2.40

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Brittle, Metallic

Conchoidal, Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

{???} Good, {???} Good, {???} Distinct

Poor on {110}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available5-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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Na₈Al₆Si₆O₂₄Cl₂

Leucophanite and Sodalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Leucophanite and Sodalite physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Leucophanite and Sodalite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Sodalite- Na₈Al₆Si₆O₂₄Cl₂

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Leucophanite and Sodalite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Leucophanite and Sodalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Leucophanite and Sodalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Leucophanite is 2.15-2.40 whereas that of Sodalite is 2.15-2.40.